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Cookbooks and Home Economics

The Cookbook and Home Economics Collection includes books from the Young Research Library Department of Special Collections at UCLA, The Bancroft Library at The University of California, Berkeley, and the Prelinger Library. These fascinating books take us back to an America in the early decades of the 20th century covering topics on cookery, textiles, family and home, budgeting, domestic sciences, and many other delightful topics.

Main Topics:
Home Economics
Cookery and Cooking
Gardening

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Toronto Public Library
A calendar of dinners, with 615 recipes
by Neil, Marion Harris
texts
eye 122,506
favorite 19
comment 1
Includes index
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, Menus, cbk
Cornell University Library
A guide to modern cookery
by Escoffier, A. (Auguste), 1846-1935; Escoffier, A. (Auguste), 1846-1935. Guide culinaire. English; Herndon, James B., Jr. fmo; Herndon/Vehling Collection. fmo
texts
eye 63,182
favorite 48
comment 2
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, French, cbk
Prelinger Library
The Southern cook book of fine old recipes
by Lustig, Lillie S, ed; Sondheim, S. Claire, joint ed; Rensel, Sarah, joint ed
texts
eye 60,072
favorite 68
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American -- Southern states., cbk
Community Texts
Zucchini Recipes
by Djouama
texts
eye 58,695
favorite 2
comment 0
ebook for kitechn and recipes
Topics: ebook, kitchen, magazines, cuisine, cbk
Cornell University Library
Things mother used to make : a collection of old time recipes, some nearly one hundred years old and never published before
by Gurney, Lydia Maria
texts
eye 54,420
favorite 20
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
A book of unusual recipes : compiled for the members of the Parent-Teacher's Association of Oakton School
by Oakton School (Evanston, Ill.). Parent-Teacher Association; Reed, Vincent M., Mrs; Campbell, Alice Eckert
texts
eye 43,262
favorite 9
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Evanston, cbk
Boston Public Library
Famous old receipts used a hundred years and more in the kitchens of the North and the South
by Smith, Jacqueline Harrison
texts
eye 36,680
favorite 20
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
Diabetic cookery; recipes and menus
by Oppenheimer, Rebecca (Wolff), Mrs., 1854-
texts
eye 36,679
favorite 19
comment 0
"Bibliographical note": p. vi
Topics: Cookery for the sick, Diabetes, Diet in disease, cbk
American Libraries
Betty Crocker's Cookbook for boys & girls
by Crocker, Betty
texts
eye 33,565
favorite 67
comment 2
Introduces basic cooking techniques and utensils and includes simple recipes for salads, breads, main dishes, desserts, and snacks
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Topics: Cookery -- Juvenile literature, Cookery, cbk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Original recipes of good things to eat
by Order of the Eastern Star. Logan Square Chapter No. 560 (Chicago, Ill.)
texts
eye 31,085
favorite 8
comment 0
Clippings included in attached envelope
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Chicago, Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs, cbk
University of Toronto - John M. Kelly Library
Mrs. Beeton's household management : a guide to cookery in all branches : daily duties, menu making, mistress & servant, home doctor, hostess & guest, sick nursing, marketing, the nursery, trussing & carving, home lawyer
by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865
texts
eye 29,123
favorite 49
comment 1
31
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, English, Home economics, cbk
California Digital Library
The cook book
by Tschirky, Oscar, 1866-1950
texts
eye 25,455
favorite 9
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, cbk
University of Toronto - Gerstein Science Information Centre
Five hundred pointes of good husbandrie. The ed. of 1580 collated with those of 1573 and 1577. Together with a reprint from the unique copy in the British Museum, of A hundreth good pointes of husbandrie, 1557
by Tusser, Thomas, 1524-1580; Herrtage, Sidney John Hervon; Payne, William
texts
eye 19,269
favorite 10
comment 0
14
Topics: Agriculture, English language, English language, Home economics, cbk
The Library of Congress
The Chinese cook book
by Chan, Shiu Wong, 1893- [from old catalog]
texts
eye 19,260
favorite 13
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, Chinese. [from old catalog], cbk
Boston Public Library
Frøken Jensens kogebog
by Jensen, Frøken (Kristine Marie), b. 1858
texts
eye 18,848
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, Danish, cbk
Prelinger Library
The American woman's cook book
by Delineator Home Institute. Delineator cook book; Berolzheimer, Ruth
texts
eye 18,628
favorite 47
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery, cbk
Boston Public Library
A thousand ways to please a husband with Bettina's best recipes
by Weaver, Louise Bennett; Le Cron, Helen Cowles, joint author
texts
eye 18,407
favorite 34
comment 3
OCLC number: ocm00349841
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
Cornell University Library
Aunt Caroline's Dixieland recipes
by McKinney, Emma; McKinney, William; Herndon, James B., Jr. fmo; Herndon/Vehling Collection. fmo
texts
eye 18,346
favorite 22
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
The Library of Congress
The common sense cook book
by Masterman, Lillian C. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 17,605
favorite 13
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
The Italian Cook Book : the Art of Eating Well : practical recipes of the Italian cuisine
by Gentile, Maria
texts
eye 17,363
favorite 15
comment 0
Topic: cbk
California Digital Library
Dromedary cook book
texts
eye 16,016
favorite 6
comment 0
Tan printed wrappers. Purchase, Household Words, 1994
Topics: Cookery, American, Dried fruit, cbk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Pilgrim cook book : containing nearly 700 carefully tested recipes
by Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago, Il.) Ladies' Aid Society
texts
eye 15,735
favorite 22
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois Chicago, cbk
The Library of Congress
The World's fair recipe book
by Landis, Jacob F. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 15,683
favorite 13
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, Recipes, cbk
Cornell University Library
From house to house; a book of odd recipes from many homes
by Furgerson, A.N., 1879-; Johnson, Constance, b. 1879
texts
eye 15,475
favorite 2
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
The Library of Congress
The universal cook-book
by Fitts, Emma Frances (Bates) "Mrs. C. W. Fitts," 1856- [from old catalog]
texts
eye 15,135
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
Cornell University Library
Like mother used to make
by Herrick, Christine Terhune, 1859-1944
texts
eye 13,823
favorite 4
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home ..
by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira), 1828-1926; Ziemann, Hugo
texts
eye 13,159
favorite 22
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
New York Public Library
Good housekeeping family cook book
by Maddocks, Mildred
texts
eye 13,098
favorite 6
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, cbk
Cornell University Library
Household discoveries : an encyclopaedia of practical recipes and processes
by Morse, Sidney, 1874-1939; Herndon/Vehling Collection. fmo
texts
eye 12,312
favorite 19
comment 0
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Topics: Home economics, Recipes, cbk
Cornell University Library
The Picayune's Creole cook book
texts
eye 12,201
favorite 12
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, Creole, cbk
The Library of Congress
Cook book
by Warren, Mary Elizabeth (Carson) "E. F. Warren, Mrs.," 1870- [from old catalog]
texts
eye 12,186
favorite 9
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
The Library of Congress
Eggless recipe book for cakes, cookies, muffins, and desserts
by Thompson, Orloff H. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 11,908
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Cake, Desserts, cbk
California Digital Library
The fireless cook book : a manual of the construction and use of appliances for cooking by retained heat : with 250 recipes
by Mitchell, Margaret Johnes, b. 1869
texts
eye 11,500
favorite 7
comment 0
Topics: Fireless cookers, Cookery, American, cbk
Boston Public Library
Manual for army cooks, 1916
by United States. War Dept
texts
eye 11,305
favorite 5
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, Military, cbk
Prelinger Archives
Fire
by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
movies
eye 11,282
favorite 20
comment 3
The benefits and dangers of fire.
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Topics: Fire, Chemistry, cbk
University of Toronto - Gerstein Science Information Centre
The book of husbandry
by Fitzherbert, Anthony, Sir, 1470-1538; Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William), 1835-1912
texts
eye 11,250
favorite 8
comment 0
39
Topics: Agriculture -- Early works to 1800, Agriculture -- England, Conduct of life, Home economics, Rural,...
The Library of Congress
Chinese cook book
by Galster, Vernon. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 10,585
favorite 8
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, Chinese. [from old catalog], cbk
California Digital Library
The Boston cooking-school cook book
by Farmer, Fannie Merritt, 1857-1915
texts
eye 10,192
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
The paper bag cook book;
texts
eye 10,184
favorite 2
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, cbk
The Library of Congress
The something-different dish
by Neil, Marion Harris
texts
eye 9,922
favorite 7
comment 0
Reprinted in part from the Ladies' home journal
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
The Library of Congress
"76." A cook book
by Des Moines. Plymouth church. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 9,718
favorite 15
comment 1
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
American Libraries
Vocabolario bergamasco-italiano, per ogni classe di persone e specialmente per la gioventù
by Zappettini, Stefano
texts
eye 9,630
favorite 0
comment 0
Book digitized by Google from the library of the University of California and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
Topics: Casserole cookery, Soups, cbk, Italian language
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=h2wrAAAAIAAJ&oe=UTF-8
Community Texts
Fast World Cooking
by TiraPic
texts
eye 9,521
favorite 5
comment 0
free ebook from world cooking
Topics: food, cooking, kitchen, cbk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Recipes from here and there
by Bethany Union Church (Chicago, Ill.). Thirty Group
texts
eye 9,486
favorite 3
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery -- Illinois, cbk
American Libraries
Vol 1: Dictionnaire portatif piémontais-français suivi d'un vocabulaire français des termes usités dans les arts et métiers, par ordre alphabétique et de matières, avec leur explication
by Capello, Louis, comte de Sanfranco
texts
eye 9,449
favorite 1
comment 0
Book digitized by Google from the library of the University of California and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
Topics: Casserole cookery, Soups, cbk, Italian language
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=sXkrAAAAIAAJ&oe=UTF-8
California Digital Library
Southern recipes
by Junior League of Montgomery
texts
eye 9,287
favorite 14
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American -- Southern States, cbk
University of Toronto - Gerstein Science Information Centre
Disinfection and disinfectants (an introduction to the study of), together with an account of the chemical substances used as antiseptics and preservatives
by Rideal, Samuel
texts
eye 9,062
favorite 4
comment 0
14
Topics: Antiseptics, Disinfection and disinfectants, Food preservatives, cbk
Project Gutenberg
The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390
by Pegge, Samuel, 1704-1796
texts
eye 8,943
favorite 10
comment 1
Book from Project Gutenberg: The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390 Library of Congress Classification: TX
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topic: cbk
Universal Library
Liichow S Berman Cookbook
by Jan Mitchell
texts
eye 8,489
favorite 5
comment 0
Topic: cbk
Cornell University Library
The Glasgow cookery book
by Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science
texts
eye 8,137
favorite 7
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, Scottish, cbk
European Libraries
U.S. Navy cook-book
by United States. Naval training station, Newport. Commissary school; United States Naval Institute
texts
eye 8,073
favorite 7
comment 1
Book digitized by Google from the library of University of California and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, Military, cbk
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=WJBHAAAAIAAJ&oe=UTF-8
Boston Public Library
El practicón : tratado completo de cocina
by Muro, Angel
texts
eye 7,954
favorite 3
comment 0
The work by Doctor Thebussem is catalogued separately
Topics: Cookery, Spanish, cbk
University of Toronto - Gerstein Science Information Centre
Pharmaceutical and food analysis, a manual of standard methods for the analysis of oils, fats and waxes, and substances in which they exist; together with allied products
by Thurston, Azor
texts
eye 7,936
favorite 2
comment 0
14
Topics: Food analysis, Oils and fats, Pharmaceutical chemistry, cbk
University of Toronto - Gerstein Science Information Centre
Tested formulas and useful house and farm recipes
by McKenny, T
texts
eye 7,898
favorite 3
comment 0
Cover title: McKenny's tested formulas and useful house and farm recipes
Topics: Medicine, Medicine, Popular, cbk
The Library of Congress
The people's cook book. Being a collection of nearly one thousand valuable cooking recipes ..
by Taylor, Jennie, Mrs., comp
texts
eye 7,886
favorite 2
comment 0
All about eggs. One hundred and fifty ways of cooking and serving eggs for breakfast, dinners, etc., as entrées, entremets, cakes, creams, and drinks, 78 pages at end
Topics: Cookery, American, Cookery (Eggs), cbk
Prelinger Library
Experimental cookery, from the chemical and physical standpoint
by Lowe, Belle, b. 1886
texts
eye 7,777
favorite 4
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, cbk
Shareware CD-ROMs
Colossal Cookbook from Chestnut Software
software
eye 7,770
favorite 6
comment 0
Colossal Cookbook. International Cuisine! 1000s of Recipies. Health and Nutrition Software, Plus More. From Chestnut Software, Cambridge, MA. For MS-DOS systems.
Topics: CD-BBS, Curtis Kemp, Mark Fugitt, Mike Laybourn, Mike Woltz, cbk
The Library of Congress
The peerless pastry book containing recipes for baking and pastry work ..
by Blitzner, John, [from old catalog] ed
texts
eye 7,648
favorite 13
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Pastry, cbk
The Library of Congress
Bread and pastry recipes of the world famous chefs, United States, Canada, Europe; the bread and pastry book from the International cooking library
by Hoff, A. C. (Archie Corydon), b. 1877; Katherine Golden Bitting Collection on Gastronomy (Library of Congress) DLC
texts
eye 7,620
favorite 5
comment 0
Bitting, K.G. Gastronomic bib.
Topics: Bread, Pastry, cbk
Universal Library
The Natural Foods Cookbook
by TrumHunter, Beatrice
texts
eye 7,495
favorite 12
comment 0
Topics: TECHNOLOGY, Agriculture and related sciences and techniques. Forestry. Farming. Wildlife...
California Digital Library
The cook book of left-overs; a collection of 400 reliable recipes for the practical housekeeper
by Clarke, Helen Carroll; Rulon, Phoebe Deyo
texts
eye 7,337
favorite 7
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
The every-day cook-book and encyclopedia of practical recipes
by Neill, E
texts
eye 7,247
favorite 26
comment 6
Brown cloth over boards, stamped in black
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American, Home economics, cbk
The Library of Congress
The baker's hand book
by Schurr, Eugene, [from old catalog] comp
texts
eye 6,984
favorite 7
comment 0
Topics: Baking. [from old catalog], Cake, cbk
The Library of Congress
The presidential cook book
by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira), 1828-1926
texts
eye 6,921
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Cooking, American, cbk
New York Public Library
The cook's oracle : containing receipts for plain cookery on the most economical plan for private families, also the art of composing the most simple, and most highly finished broths, gravies, soups, sauces, store sauces, and flavoring essences : the quantity of each article is accurately stated by weight and measure, the whole being the result of actual experiments instituted in the kitchen of a physician
by Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827
texts
eye 6,900
favorite 18
comment 1
Includes bibliographical references and index
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, English, cbk
European Libraries
Le grand dictionnaire de cuisine
by Alexandre Dumas
texts
eye 6,882
favorite 5
comment 0
Book digitized by Google from the library of Oxford University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
Topic: cbk
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=evsGAAAAQAAJ&oe=UTF-8
The Library of Congress
The royal baker and pastry cook; a manual of practical cookery
by Royal baking powder company, New York, pub. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 6,829
favorite 3
comment 0
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
The blue grass cook book
by Fox, Minnie C
texts
eye 6,650
favorite 6
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Cookery, American -- Southern states, cbk
European Libraries
Dehydrating foods, fruits, vegetables, fish and meats
by Andrea, A. Louise, Mrs. [from old catalog]
texts
eye 6,572
favorite 3
comment 0
Book digitized by Google from the library of the University of Michigan and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
Topics: Drying apparatus, Cookery, American, cbk
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=I983AAAAMAAJ&oe=UTF-8
University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries
The farmer's own book; or, Family receipts for the husbandman and housewife; being a compilation of the very best receipts on agriculture, gardening, and cookery, with rules for keeping farmers' accounts
by Barnum, H. L
texts
eye 6,434
favorite 5
comment 0
Topics: Agriculture, Cookery, Gardening, cbk
Cornell University Library
Fifty-two Sunday dinners : a book of recipes, arranged on a unique plan, combining helpful suggestions for appetizing, well-balanced menus, with all the latest discoveries in the preparation of tasty, wholesome cookery
by Hiller, Elizabeth O
texts
eye 6,281
favorite 4
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, Dinners and dining, Menus, cbk
Boston Public Library
The golden rule cook book : six hundred recipes for meatless dishes
by Sharpe, M. R. L. (Maud Russell Lorraine), 1867-1949
texts
eye 6,234
favorite 12
comment 0
Topics: Vegetarian cookery, Vegetarianism, cbk
American Libraries
The Boston Cooking-school Cook Book
by Fannie Merritt Farmer , James B. Herndon , Herndon/Vehling Collection
texts
eye 6,232
favorite 3
comment 0
Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
Topic: cbk
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=1H8EAAAAYAAJ&oe=UTF-8
Cornell University Library
Mrs. Scott's North American seasonal cook book : spring, summer, autumn and winter guide to economy and ease in good food
by Scott, Anna B. Storck, 1856-
texts
eye 6,136
favorite 3
comment 0
The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions.
Topics: Cookery, American, cbk
California Digital Library
Cook book
by Home Economic Club of the Four Counties Group
texts
eye 6,132
favorite 5
comment 0
Topic: cbk

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